About

Lackadaisy is shaped by the sights, sounds and pop culture of Craig Everett’s upbringing. Born from a childhood in a council house in Bradford, the work carries the energy of a world filled with Chopper bikes, Spangles, ice cream vans, 10p Screwballs and the rebellious noise of punk.

That sense of nostalgia runs through the artwork, but it is never overly sentimental. Instead, Lackadaisy takes those familiar memories and gives them a bolder, more mischievous edge — mixing northern humour, street culture, music, comics, advertising and the visual language of everyday life.

As the 70s gave way to the 80s, new influences arrived: Space Invaders, skateboards, BMX bikes, Acid House, Tank Girl and Booga. These references helped form a visual style that is graphic, punchy and full of attitude. By the 90s, street art had begun to reshape British visual culture, with artists such as Banksy capturing the humour, frustration and disillusionment of modern life. At the same time, Gorillaz brought music and illustration together in a strange, fictional and brilliantly offbeat world.

Lackadaisy sits comfortably within that same spirit. It is bold, accessible and full of character — combining the freedom of urban art with the nostalgic pull of British pop culture.